I’d never, ever doubt Monte Morris. He said he wanted to help out his people back in Flint, Mich., during the water crisis, and he delivered with 11 Hy-Vee trucks full of free drinking water. He wanted to be the best point guard in Iowa State basketball history — and it’s hard to argue that Iowa State has had a better four-season playmaker.

So when the Denver Nuggets picked him 51st around 11 p.m. in Thursday’s NBA Draft, sure history says he might not even make it to the NBA, but this time, it just might be safe to bet against the odds.

Jamal Murray, who averaged 2.1 assists and 9.9 points as a 20-year-old last season, is the Nuggets point guard future. Others on the roster are Emmanuel Mudiay, who averaged 11 points, 3.9 assists, 2.2 turnovers and 31.5 percent 3-point shooting last season, and 36-year-old Jameer Nelson.

“There’s literally nothing you don’t like about him,” said Scott Howard, Denver’s director of scouting and, by the way, a former Iowa State basketball player. “Long term, he’s probably a backup point guard, who will be able to be a starter in due time.”

Morris knows he’ll play on the Nuggets’ summer-league team. He’ll sign a two-way deal, which means he’s property of the Nuggets — even if he spends time in the G-League, which will happen.

“We love him as a backup point, at worst,” Howard said. “You’re talking about highly, highly, efficient player that never turns the ball over, that’s one of the greatest guys of all time that ever to ever come through Iowa State.

“We did our due diligence with him. I’m from Iowa. I went to Iowa State. I know virtually everybody around the program — and could not find anybody that said a bad word. He’s a winner. He’s a championship-game player.

And talk about “steals,” remember a kid from Creighton via Pella named Kyle Korver? He went No. 51 to the New Jersey Nets. He’s done very well for himself.

He played in the most recent NBA championship series, alongside King James. He’s the best 3-point shooter in NBA history. He’s been in The League 15 seasons, and, ahem, he’s made just more than $62 million, per basketballreference.com.

I’m not comparing Morris to Korver. They’re different players. Their situations aren’t the same.

Morris, I’m guessing, will make it, too, but $62 million worth? Doubtful, but everyone, including Denver, needs a solid backup point guard who’s already schooled in the pro game. Everyone can use a sure-handled guy like Morris, who looks to facilitate more than score. They need someone that’s not going to cause any problems — someone that’d be just happy to be wearing one of those baby blue and yellow uniforms.

If he can make between $300,000 and half-a-mill in his first professional season, cool, and the Nuggets couldn’t be happier.

“Monte Morris is a true point, which is kind of a dying breed of player,” Connelly told the Post. “He’s unbelievably trustworthy with the ball. All the background stuff was fantastic.”

The previous three 51s — Ben Bentil, Tyler Harvey and Thanasis Antekokounmpo — either barely played in the NBA or haven’t yet played in the NBA.

I repeat: All situations are different.

“Monte was excited, obviously,” Iowa State coach Steve Prohm said about an hour after Morris became his third point guard NBA selection.

Prohm, along with staffer Micah Byars, hung out with Morris and his family Thursday night.

“Draft night is an emotional night with lots of twists and turns,” Prohm said. “He’s excited and ready to get on with this new phase of his life.”

Again, all situations are different — especially in the second round. Teams plug holes in the second round. Sometimes gems like Korver emerge. Sometimes not.

Morris, at least, looks to be in a good place to make something positive happen for himself and the Nuggets.

Iowa State columnist Randy Peterson has been with the Register for parts of five decades. Randy writes opinion and analysis of Iowa State football and basketball. You can reach Randy at rpeterson@dmreg.com or on Twitter at @RandyPete.